Dealing With Liens in Bankruptcy

Types of Liens

Knowing what type of lien a creditor holds is important for determining how you can deal with the lien in bankruptcy. This can get confusing, especially where the creditor has a non-consensual lien, which is a lien that you did not agree to. Here's a primer on the types of liens you may encounter.

Judgment Liens in Bankruptcy: Can You Get Rid of Them?

A judgment lien occurs when a creditor sues you, gets a judgment against you, and files a lien against your personal property to satisfy the judgment. You can avoid judgment liens in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy under the right circumstances.

What Is a Judgment Lien?

A judgment lien is a type of security interest that a judgment creditor can obtain against your property. Below you can learn how a creditor gets a judgment lien, what property the lien can affect, and more.

When the Creditor Gets a Lien Against Your Property

If a creditor gets a judgment against you, it can then place a lien on your property. The lien gives the creditor an interest in your property so that it can get paid for the debt you owe. If you sell the property, the creditor will be paid first before you receive any proceeds from the sale. And in

How Do I Get a Lien Off a Title After Bankruptcy?

How do I get a lien off a title after bankruptcy?

What Happens to Liens in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

What happens to liens on your property if you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy? If a creditor has a lien, the creditor has rights against your property which secure your obligation to pay money you owe. Generally, if you don’t pay a lien creditor, it can take steps to take your property to satisfy the debt.

Will Filing For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Remove A Tax Lien?

Although you can get rid of some tax debts in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, if a tax lien has been recorded against your property, you are unlikely to be able to remove it in Chapter 7 bankruptcy. There are a few exceptions, however. Read on for details.